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Government backtracks on new food VATs, says most dairy and bakery products will remain untaxed

Government backtracks on new food VATs, says most dairy and bakery products will remain untaxed

Apr 4, 2026

Ecuador’s Internal Revenue Service (SRI) is backing down on plans to charge a 15% value added tax on most dairy and bakery products. SRI said it was “correcting the interpretation” of its Wednesday announcement of new taxes that sparked complaints from dairy and...

Cuenca foundation holiday events planned; Social media abuzz with crime reports; Climate change reduces river flow; Security cameras to be installed

April 4th, 2026

Writers must accept artificial intelligence, but human creativity is as valuable as ever

April 4th, 2026

Is falling inevitable as you age? Some simple steps to keep seniors steady on their feet

April 4th, 2026

Power company looks forward to April showers as water levels drop rapidly at Mazar and Coca Coda

April 3rd, 2026

Ecuador claims 28% drop in homicides, increase in arrests, during new anti-crime campaign

April 3rd, 2026

Retirement with missiles

April 3rd, 2026

The Ecuadorian Amazon reduces noise in its rivers with solar boats and innovative acoustic measurements

April 2nd, 2026

Government extends VAT to bread, dairy and 60 other prepared food categories as producers protest

April 2nd, 2026

Noboa says major Cuenca highways will be toll roads

April 2nd, 2026

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Expat Life in Ecuador

Is falling inevitable as you age? Some simple steps to keep seniors steady on their feet

Is falling inevitable as you age? Some simple steps to keep seniors steady on their feet

Apr 4, 2026

By Luisa Torres As we age, the risk of falling increases and becomes increasingly perilous. A fall can be a real health setback for a frail, elderly person. And, more older adults are dying from falls today than 20 years ago. A recent study showed that more than...

Retirement with missiles

April 3rd, 2026

Unwritten rules Cuenca expats learn the hard way

April 2nd, 2026

Galapagos flights expected to attract more tourists; Curfews end in 4 provinces; Alliance Française offers scholarships; Historic district house collapses

April 1st, 2026

The Cuenca neighborhood that doesn’t exist

March 30th, 2026

New Yorker cover story about fanesca, Cuenca’s famous Easter soup, put the city on the map

March 30th, 2026

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Opinions on Ecuador

Writers must accept artificial intelligence, but human creativity is as valuable as ever

April 4th, 2026

The nation of a birth

April 1st, 2026

Have humans passed peak brain power? Why we’re losing our ability to concentrate and to think clearly

March 28th, 2026

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Amazon Eco-lodge and reserve for sale

April 4th, 2026

House for your peace of mind in Pampa – Vintimilla sector, Azogues (Near Cuenca)

April 4th, 2026

Beach house San Jacinto Manabi

April 4th, 2026

Special Package at Ecuador’s Pacific Coast-San Clemente Beach Rental at Vista Azul residential community Project

April 2nd, 2026

Community Posts See more

NEW APP in Cuenca for EVERY cell phone type (Apple App Store & Google Play Store)

April 4th, 2026

Temporary and Permanent Visas. 100% Guaranteed by Isabel Mosquera

April 4th, 2026

New Visa Category for Online Jobs

April 4th, 2026

Expat Community EC: End of life, will and health POA

April 3rd, 2026

Visa Category Change

April 3rd, 2026

Health News

Is falling inevitable as you age? Some simple steps to keep seniors steady on their feet

April 4th, 2026

Some tips on better nutrition for older adults

April 1st, 2026

Your genes mostly determine how long you live no matter how healthy your lifestyle, new study confirms

March 24th, 2026

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